Associate Business Analyst
The Associate Business Analyst assists in the identification and analysis of business requirements and systems specifications. He/She conducts feasibility studies and analysis on the risk and benefits of proposed solutions. He analyses systems and processes to identify enhancement opportunities to resolve system gaps, evaluates the ability of an existing system to support proposed changes, and identifies systems deficiencies and performance gaps. He assists with translating business requirements into functional specifications, and documents specifications and interfaces between legacy and new systems, and systems enhancements and detailed specifications. He supports users on change control and systems updates and User Acceptance Testing and integration testing in accordance with the implementation plan. He is knowledgeable of techniques to elicit and manage requirements, as well as software development models including Agile methodologies. He is also familiar with requirements life cycle management, analysis planning and monitoring, requirements analysis and design definition. The Associate Business Analyst possesses an analytical mind, and is able to see interlinkages with system solutions and usability. He adopts a systematic approach in handling ambiguous or complex issues, and actively discusses his perspectives to arrive at effective solutions.
What Does a Associate Business Analyst Do?
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Identify business needs, systems and requirements
- Assist in identifying business needs and system requirements
- Assist in the in-depth analysis of the business requirements and systems specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies on proposed solutions
- Provide analysis to support the development of business cases
- Support the preparation of proposals for modified or replacement systems
- Conduct analysis on the risk and benefits for the proposed solutions
Analyse systems and propose solutions
- Analyse systems and processes to identify enhancement opportunities to resolve system gaps
- Evaluate the ability of an existing system to support proposed changes and identify systems deficiencies and performance gaps
- Ensure proposed solutions and/or enhancements are aligned with user needs and requirements
- Identify and conduct feasibility analysis of proposed solutions and/or enhancements to systems
- Prepare proposals for proposed solutions and/or enhancements to systems
Develop technical specifications
- Assist with translating business requirements into functional specifications
- Document specifications and interfaces between legacy and new systems, and systems enhancements and detailed specifications
- Act as the liaison between users and technical staff throughout the solution implementation cycle
Manage the implementation of new solutions and/or enhancements
- Develop test plans and test cases
- Support users on change control and systems updates and escalate issues to relevant team members for resolution
- Document post-test evidence of expected results or defects
- Coordinate training for new users
- Prepare progress reports and training documents
- Develop technical documentation of the design documents, coding documents and user manuals
- Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and integration testing in accordance with the implementation plan
- Ensure adherence to project plan to ensure deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with user and system requirements
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A Associate Business Analyst needs 5 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Supporting Skills
Problem Solving
IntermediateThinking Critically
Learning Agility
IntermediateStaying Relevant
Transdisciplinary Thinking
IntermediateThinking Critically
Collaboration
IntermediateInteracting with Others
Decision Making
IntermediateThinking Critically
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A Associate Business Analyst requires 13 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Business Requirements Mapping
Level 3Business and Project Management
Analyse relevant information from stakeholders and map business requirements to existing processes to identify gaps and/or opportunities
Change Management
Level 3Business and Project Management
Apply change control procedures in work processes, assess impact of change and develop communications to prepare stakeholders for the change
Data Visualisation
Level 3Development and Implementation
Select appropriate visualisation techniques and develop dashboards to reflect data trends and findings
Partnership Management
Level 3Stakeholder and Contract Management
Support the development and coordination of partnerships with external stakeholders and organisations
Process Improvement and Optimisation
Level 3Business and Project Management
Identify and Implement the adoption of process improvement and optimisation methods
Project Management
Level 3Business and Project Management
Oversee small projects or programmes, managing timelines, resources, risks and stakeholdersOversee small projects or programmes, managing timelines, resources, risks and stakeholders
Stakeholder Management
Level 3Stakeholder and Contract Management
Serve as the organisation's main contact point for stakeholder communications, clarifying responsibilities among stakholders, and engaging them to align expectations
System Integration
Level 3Development and Implementation
Perform basic compatibility assessments and integrate selected system components according to a plan
Business Environment Analysis
Level 2Business and Project Management
Utilise a range of data sources to analyse information to derive business environmental patterns and produce reports to present findings
Business Needs Analysis
Level 2Business and Project Management
Document business requirements and identify basic needs as well as potential solutions
Software Testing
Level 2Development and Implementation
Draft simple test scenarios, and perform software testing procedures, highlighting bugs or glitches affecting performance
Technical Sales Support
Level 2Sales and Marketing
Perform technical product demonstrations and shortlist potential solutions, resolving technical issues to meet customers' requirements
Test Planning
Level 2Development and Implementation
Identify and document the basic tools, testware, resources and processes to carry out required tests
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential
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